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The two men were extradited from Spain to face charges in the US

Narco brothers 'Benny' and 'Angel' extradited from Spain to USA

Two Pakistani brothers have been extradited to New York to face charges that they conspired to smuggle heroin into America and sell missile launchers to Colombian rebels, prosecutors said.

Some 20 people were reported to be hurt and several were taken to hospital, at least two of whom were "very seriously" injured. File photo: Contando Estrelas/Flickr

Pregnant woman among 6 dead as rally car slams into crowd in Spain

Six people including a pregnant woman were killed on Saturday when a rally racing car hurtled off the road and ploughed into a crowd of spectators in northern Spain, police said.

Photo: Jose Jordan/AFP

Spain arrests 'Syria-bound' teenage girl who preached jihad online

Spanish police said they arrested an 18-year-old Moroccan woman on Saturday accused of preparing to travel to Syria to join the jihadist group Isis

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Photo: AFP

Real Madrid join drive to help Spain-based refugees

Spanish giants Real Madrid will donate €1 million (US$1.1m) to help support projects for refugees in Spain, the club announced on Saturday.

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British Prime Minister David Cameron and Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. Photo: Pierre-Philippe Marcou / AFP.

UK and Spanish PMs hold Madrid talks over deepening refugee crisis

British Prime Minister David Cameron promised that Britain will accept thousands more Syrians from refugee camps and provide an extra £100m financial aid package on Friday while his Spanish counterpart insisted that “people trafficking mafias must be stopped”.

Photos: AFP.

Everyday Spaniards to star in 'Life in a Day' in Spain on the big screen

Got any plans on October 24th? The celebrated film director, Isabel Coixet, wants people across Spain to contribute to a documentary that will capture one day of life in Spain.

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Spanish uses lots of English words, but not in the way you might think. Photo: Elliot Brown/Flickr

Ten brilliant Spanish reinventions of everyday English words

The English language is sweeping across Spain, but not always in the way you might expect. The Local looks at how Spaniards are taking English words, changing their meanings and using them in a way that would have Shakespeare turning in his grave.

Catalan independence debate

The Catalan president, Artur Mas, will seek reelction on November 27th. Photo: AFP

Artur Mas: parliament majority is all we need to declare independence

Catalonia's president vowed Friday to begin seceding from Spain if pro-independence parties win a majority of seats - not votes - in regional parliament elections set for later this month.

Travelers wait at the Barcelona airport. Photo: Lluis Gene / AFP.

Travellers face delays as train and airport workers strike across Spain

With train workers and airport luggage handlers going on strike starting on Friday, weekend travelers will face some obstacles in getting to their desired destinations. Here’s what you need to know.

An aeroplane takes off at Palma de Mallorca airport. Photo: Toni Marimon / AFP.

British holidaymakers abandon son in Mallorca following family row

A British couple have been handed a one year jail sentence after pleading guilty to abandoning their son on the island following a row and attempting to fly home.

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There is even an art to tasting the grape itself. Photo: AFP

Grape Escape: Discovering the art of winemaking in the vineyards of La Rioja

There's more to wine than tasting it as Sophia Smith Galer discovered on a trip to the rustic vineyards of the Rioja region.

The two-michelin starred Atul Kochar will open Benares in Madrid. Photo: Benares

Michelin-starred Indian chef opens up new restaurant in Madrid

He became the first Indian chef to earn a Michelin star and is widely regarded as one of the best chefs in London. The Local talks to Atul Kochhar as he prepares to launch his new restaurant Benares in Madrid.

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Pimientos de padron - like playing Russian Roulette with a spicy pepper. Photo: The Table Hopper / Flickr

Thirteen mouthwateringly delicious reasons to be a vegetarian in Spain

Long feared by vegetarians as the land of jamón, Spanish cuisine also boasts a host of delicious traditional alternatives. Foodie experts, Devour Spain, share their tips for the best vegetarian food in Spain.

Vogue Like a Painting merges high fashion with high art. Photo: Sara Houlison

Madrid's traditional museum scene receives a haute couture makeover

Madrid’s museums are moving away from the traditional to embrace new artistic forms and the latest brings a touch of haute couture to the capital's celebrated art scene.

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Spain is the biggest exporter of wine in the world. Photo: LexnGer/Flickr

Ten interesting facts you probably didn't know about Spanish wine

It was the Romans' favourite drink, a muse to Picasso and fell victim to the fascist regime of dicator Francisco Franco. Wine blogger Timmer Brown lifts the lid on everything you (probably) didn't know about Spanish vino.

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The two leaders last met in Madrid in April 2013. Photo: AFP

Prime ministers of UK and Spain publish joint call for EU reforms

The pair have penned a joint article ahead of David Cameron meeting with the Spanish Prime Minister in Madrid on Friday.

Catalan independence debate

Pro-independence Catalans hold up the Catalan flag during a rally. Photo: Josep Lago / AFP

Spanish PM defends reforms that will counter Catalan separatism

Judicial reforms could see the suspension of leaders who push ahead with independence, a move branded as 'echoing the inquisition'.

Refugee crisis

Syrain refugees arriving at a camp in Serbia. Photo: Aris Messinis / AFP

Hundreds across Spain clamour to welcome refugees into their homes

At least a dozen cities across Spain have said they will form a network of places where refugees can be welcomed into the homes of volunteer citizens.

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A Spanish Red Cross volunteer comforts a refugee after the death of his friend in at Tarifa's harbour. Photo: Marcos Moreno /AFP.

Six simple ways to do your bit and help refugees if you live in Spain

While Spain faces pressure to take a bigger share of the hundreds of thousands of migrants arriving at Europe's borders, The Local takes a look at ways that individuals can make a difference.

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Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy has urged world powers to help end the war in Syria. Photo: AFP

Rajoy horrified by drowned toddler image and calls for Syria solution

Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Thursday urged world powers to help end the war in Syria after the "horrifying" sight of a dead Syrian toddler on a Turkish shore.

"If Spain has granted asylum to descendants of Sephardic Jews, then why not also to Spanish Muslims?" Photo: Thegiantvermin/Flickr

What Don Quixote has to say to Spain about today's migrant crisis

Patricia E Grieve, of Colombia University explains what Spaniards can learn from their literary classic about today's migrant crisis.

The base will permanently house 2,200 Marines. Photo: AFP

Spain approves permanent base for US Marine rapid reaction force

The Spanish Senate on Tuesday approved the establishment of a permanent force of 2,200 US Marines based in southern Spain, who can be swiftly deployed to crises in Africa.

$Foot fracture forces Chris Froome to withdraw from the Tour of Spain$

Chris Froome is out of the Tour of Spain. Photo: Jose Jordan/AFP

Foot fracture forces Chris Froome to withdraw from the Tour of Spain

Tour de France winner Chris Froome has become the latest high-profile casualty in Spain's Vuelta after withdrawing before the start of Thursday's 12th stage due to a broken bone in his foot.

The man has already received several calls about the advert. Photo: neetalparekh/Flickr

'I'll give you €5,000 if you will give my son a job', says desperate father

Despite its strengthening economy, Spain retains one of the highest unemployment rates in the EU and one pensioner has taken drastic measures to get his son a job.

Rajoy has said elections will take place in December. Photo: AFP

Spain's general election will be in December 'most probably' on 20th

Spain’s general election will “most probably take place on December 20th” Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said on Thursday.

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Migrant crisis

Photo: Jody Manning

20,000 protest in Vienna over migrant treatment

Around 20,000 people demonstrated in Vienna on Monday against ill-treatment of migrants after the bodies of 71 refugees were found in an abandoned truck last week, police said.

Refugee crisis

A refugee sits by his tent in Calais. Photo: Philippe Huguen/AFP

Expats in Switzerland mobilize for refugees

Moved by the tragic images in recent days of the plight of Syrian refugees fleeing to Europe, some expats in Switzerland are taking matters into their own hands to try and help, finds The Local.

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Don't let their confidence fool you: Germans aren't always the best at English. Photo: DPA.

7 ways Germans get English totally wrong

As much as English-speakers might feel insecure about their Deutsch skills when faced with Germans' comparatively widespread grasp of English, Germans themselves often mess up English - in some pretty hilarious ways.

As of Tuesday, it will be possible to get one of these without giving up your current citizenship. Photo: Colourbox

Denmark officially ushers in dual citizenship

After years of lobbying by expat groups within Denmark and the organization Danes Worldwide, dual citizenship will finally become a reality on Tuesday.

French farmers' protest

A convoy of tractors runs in a street of Paris on Thursday. Photo: AFP

French farmers' tractor protest rolls into Paris

UPDATED: Up to 1,700 tractors along with thousands of furious farmers descended on Paris on Thursday in a show of force to raise attention to their plight. Motorists have been told to stay off the roads.

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Ten Italian lifestyle habits to adopt immediately

The Italians have certain things sussed when it comes to well-being. From coffee culture to shopping at markets, we've picked up habits that have enhanced our lives here. Whether you live in Italy or not, here's a list of ways you too could adopt an Italian lifestyle.

This man, clad in a black jacket, was the man a former neighbour identified as possibly being Hassan Abdi Dhuhulow - CCTV footage

Norwegian was terrorist in Kenya mall attack

Norway's security services have confirmed that Hassan Dhuhulow, a Norwegian man of Somali decent, was one of the terrorists behind a brutal attack on a Nairobi shopping centre in 2013.

Refugee crisis

Asylum seekers in Halmstad, Sweden earlier this year. Photo: Anders Andersson/TT

How to help refugees if you live in Sweden

As images of a dead Syrian child washed up on a Turkish beach spark debate around the world, The Local looks at some of the ways you can help refugees if you live in Sweden, which is continuing to take in more asylum seekers than any other EU nation.

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